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Ethereum Co-Founder on Advantages of the Upcoming Merge

Ethereum co-founder Anthony Di lorio discusses the upcoming Merge, or Ethereum's transition from a proof-of-work consensus mechanism to proof-of-stake, and how members of the crypto community might take advantage of the historic move.

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Laura Shin: Centralization Is a ‘Significant Concern’ for Ethereum

The Ethereum Merge will transition the protocol from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS), but it comes with risks. Crypto podcaster and author Laura Shin addresses her concern that Ethereum might become centralized in its governance after the upgrade.

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Bellatrix Upgrade Starts Final Countdown to Ethereum Merge

The activation of the Bellatrix upgrade on the Ethereum blockchain marks the beginning of the Merge, which will likely be completed sometime around Sept. 13-16. "The Hash" panel breaks down the long-awaited transition from proof-of-work (PoW) to proof-of-stake (PoS).

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How Will Ethereum's Shift to PoS Affect Bitcoin?

"Ethereum aims to be a global settlement layer, that being everything can settle on Ethereum, even bitcoin included in the far future," says core developer Preston Van Loon. He breaks down how the Merge will potentially impact Bitcoin's proof-of-work consensus mechanism.

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Ethereum Completes Final Upgrade Ahead of Merge

Prysmatic Labs co-founder and Ethereum Protocol Developer Preston Van Loon breaks down the Bellatrix upgrade, Ethereum's final upgrade ahead of the Merge, or the transition from a proof-of-work to proof-of-stake consensus mechanism.

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Ethereum Developer Breaks Down Benefits of Proof-of-Stake

What are the differences between a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism and proof-of-work (PoW)? Prysmatic Labs co-founder and Ethereum Protocol Developer Preston Van Loon discusses the benefits of proof-of-stake ahead of Ethereum's upcoming merge.

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A contagem regressiva final para a fusão do Ethereum começou oficialmente

A ativação da atualização Bellatrix na blockchain Ethereum desencadeia o início da fusão, que provavelmente será concluída entre 13 e 16 de setembro.

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Ethereum Merge 'Going to Make a Huge Difference' for Energy Consumption: Researcher

The Ethereum Foundation claims the much anticipated Merge this September from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake will reduce the blockchain network's energy consumption by 99.95%. Independent researcher and artist Kyle McDonald discusses the potential impact of the Merge on Ethereum's energy consumption and the implications for NFTs.

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Rubicon CEO: ‘Optimistic’ for Strong ETH Performance

Rubicon Crypto co-founder and CEO Greg Johnson explains why he is “optimistic” for strong ether (ETH) performance ahead of the anticipated merge. Plus, why the shift from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake is more significant than a short-term price change.

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Coin Metrics Exec on Whether the Merge Makes Ethereum Green

Coin Metrics Head of R&D Lucas Nuzzi explains the essential differences between the energy consumption of proof-of-work and proof-of-stake systems. Plus, why it is difficult to measure the electricity consumption of proof-of-stake protocols.

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